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Birth
-Malala was born on 12th July, 1997, in Swat Valley, Pakistan.
-She was named Malala after an Afghan heroine Malalai of Raiwand. -Her name means, "grief stricken" (Yousafzai 15). -
First Speech
-Malala gives her 1st speech at a press club in Peshawar.
-It is called, "How Dare the Taliban Take Away My Basic Right To Education?" (Yousafzai 142). -
BBC Urdu Blog
-Malala starts blogging for BBC Urdu under the name Gul Makai.
-She blogs about life in Swat under Taliban rule and the increased Military Activity. -
Interview with Capital Talk Show
-Malala is interviewed at the Capital Talk Show.
-She describes how students have lost school time because of curfews and the closings of the schools.
-She mentions that she wants to become a politician when she grows up. -
BBC Urdu Blog Ends
-Malala blogs last entries about the reopening of the schools.
-She talks about herself and her friends being at school and submitting her work.
-She gains popularity and is later identified as the blogger who opposes the Taliban. -
Malala Leaves Home
-It is, "announced over the megaphones that all residents should leave" (Yousafzai 175).
-Malala leaves with her family but is separated from them.
-She is sent to live with relatives. -
Malala is Re-united With Her Family
-It is announced that residents can now return to Swat Valley.
-Malala returns and is reunited with her family.
-She is happy to start school and meet her friends again. -
Pakistan's National Peace Prize
-Malala receives Pakistan National Youth Peace Prize.
-It is later named after her. -
Malala is Attacked and Shot
-Malala is shot in the head by a Taliban gunman.
-Two of her other friends are also wounded.
-She is rushed "...to Swat Central Hospital..." (Yousafzai 245). -
Malala is flown to Birmingham, England
-"I was taken away at 5 a.m. on Monday,15 October..."(Yousafzai 271).
-Malala needs special medical attention and is flown to Birmingham.
-She is taken without her parents, under the care of the Doctors. -
Malala starts School in Birmingham, England
-Malala is well enough to start school in England, (Yousafzai 306).
-She attends Edgebaston High School in Birmingham.
-"Many subjects are the same as at home, ... We have some different subjects - music, art, computer studies..." (Yousafzai 307). -
Malala goes for Umrah Pilgrimage
-Malala goes to Makkah, Saudi Arabia to perform 'Umrah'.
-She intends to seek spiritual solace. -
Speaks at The UN
-Malala, on her 16th birthday speaks at the United Nations in New York.
-Her topic is, "Our books and our pens are the most powerful weapons." -
Wins International Children's Peace Prize
-Malala wins the 2013 International Peace Prize.
-She gives a speech and promises to work for a world where everyone can go to school. -
Autobiography, 'I Am Malala' is Published
-Malala's autobiography titled, "I Am Malala" is released.
-The book talks about the Pakistan culture, the Taliban and the Pakistani Army, and Malala being shot.
-It gets popular and becomes the bestseller. -
Wins Nobel Peace Prize
-Malala wins the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17.
-She is the youngest Nobel laureate to ever win.
-The prize is shared with an Indian activist, Kailash Satyarthi. -
Documentary - He Named Me Malala, is released.
-Directed by Davis Guggenheim, inspired by the book 'I Am Malala' and starred Malala and her family.
-The documentary is about Malala's life in Pakistan.
-It includes the event of her shooting and her speech at the UN. -
Receives Highest UN Honour
-Malala becomes the Messenger of Peace at the age of 19.
-She is appointed by the UN Secretary General to promote girls' education. -
Addresses Canada House Of commons
-Malala addresses the Canada house of Commons.
-She is presented with an honorary Canadian Citizenship by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
-She is the youngest and the 6th person to receive that. -
Acquires a place at Oxford University
-Malala is accepted at the Oxford University after her A-level studies.
-She opts to study Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. -
Sponsors a School in Shangla
-Malala sponsors a school in Shangla, Pakistan.
-She uses funds from her Nobel Peace Prize. -
Malala Returns Home
-Malala returns to Pakistan after 6 years.
-She is accompanied by her family and Malala Fund officials.
-She meets Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi during her visit.
